Africa CDC Launches Ebola Platform, Microsoft Xbox Prices Surge | June 28, 2026

Executive Summary

In a significant move to combat health crises, the Africa CDC, in collaboration with OMS, announced the launch of a new continental platform to address Ebola, set to be hosted in Uganda. In the tech sector, Microsoft has raised the prices of its Xbox consoles by $100 to $150 due to ongoing chip shortages, highlighting the increasing global inflation in electronics. Meanwhile, Apple is navigating complex waters as it seeks approval to source chips from a blacklisted Chinese company amidst rising concerns over AI-related inflation and competitive pressure.

Startups — 5 articles

The launch of a continental platform against Ebola by Africa CDC signifies increased regional health collaboration, while SMEDAN's $12 million funding underscores ongoing investment in African MSMEs.

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• SMEDAN lands $12m Korean funding, unveils N500m MSME fund — Punch (NG)

Markets — 4 articles

Soaring prices of electronics, notably the Xbox and iPad, reflect broader inflation trends in the tech sector, driven by chip shortages and supply chain issues.

• Microsoft augmente à nouveau les prix de la Xbox en raison du manque de mémoire... cette fois de 100 à 150 dollars — Business Insider Japan (JP)
• Cannes Lions 2026 marque un tournant et exige des retours financiers sur la créativité — CNN Brasil (BR)
• Global electronics inflation: soaring iPad and Xbox prices indicate what's coming with the chip crisis — O Globo (BR)
• 22e édition du « Tunisia Investment Forum » : Les entreprises tunisiennes face aux marchés internationaux — La Presse (TN)

Business — 5 articles

Apple faces mounting pressures with potential price increases and complex geopolitical dynamics affecting its supply chain, signaling a troubling environment for tech giants.

• If next PM breaks the stranglehold of Google and Apple, we will all be better off: DOMINIC FEAN — Mail (GB)
• BIZ BUZZ: Pax Silica may just land iPhone maker — Inquirer.net (PH)
• Apple's price hike may just be the beginning. Nervousness about the new wave of AI inflation is clouding the markets — IHNED.cz (CZ)
• Severe heat, shortened races, and the celebration of Nika Bobnar and Roman Ermakov — Planet Siol.net (SI)
• Apple Seeks Approval To Buy Chips From Blacklisted Chinese Company — Kuwait News Agency KUNA (KW)